Compassion is not something we develop. It arises naturally as we see the truth of what is.

The path of practice requires both faith and wisdom, both devotion and understanding.

Try to be mindful and let things take their natural course. Then your mind will become still in any surroundings, like a clear forest pool.

If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.

Whatever is dependently co-arisen, that is explained to be emptiness. That, being a dependent designation, is itself the middle way.

Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.

Just observe whatever arises. Don't try to create anything, and don't reject anything.

The nature of mind is the unity of awareness and emptiness.

Every moment of mindfulness is a step on the path to liberation. Each step is valuable, no matter how small.

True happiness is not about getting rid of all our problems, but about changing our relationship to them.

The practice of ethics is not about following rules but about developing inner purity and freedom.

Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions.

Hasten slowly and you will soon arrive.

Don't think that only sitting with the eyes closed is practice. If you do think this way, then quickly change your thinking.

The perfect moment is this one, not the one you're waiting for.

When thoughts arise, recognize them as the display of your own awareness, like recognizing your own children in a crowd.

In the end, just three things matter: How well we have lived, how well we have loved, how well we have learned to let go.

Generosity generates its own enthusiasm. We don't have to force ourselves to be generous; we just need to start.

The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, the wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms.

The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be.

Real happiness lies within. It cannot be found in external objects or achievements.

The movement of love is what creates the beauty in our lives.

The root of happiness is altruism — the wish to be of service to others.

Enlightenment is not a state of perfection but of authenticity.

The silence between the notes is as important as the notes themselves.

Through violence, you may solve one problem, but you sow the seeds for another.

The six realms of existence are like a dream, why build a prison for yourself?

In the gap between thoughts, nonconceptual wisdom shines continuously.

Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back, and reasons to stay.

Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals.

All experiences are preceded by mind, having mind as their master, created by mind.

To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest.

The precious pot containing my riches becomes my teacher in the very moment it breaks.